Hc Green No. 1
A cosmetic ingredient used as hair dyeing in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
2-[[4-[bis(2-hydroxyethyl)amino]phenyl]amino]-5-[(2-hydroxyethyl)amino]cyclohexa-2,5-diene-1,4-dione
What does it do?
Hc Green No. 1 is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Hair dyeing
colours hair, either by depositing pigment on the surface or by chemically altering the hair's natural pigment
EU regulatory status
This ingredient is banned in the European Union.
Hc Green No. 1 is listed under Annex II of EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009 (entry 1238), making it prohibited in cosmetic products placed on the EU market.
Frequently asked questions
What is Hc Green No. 1?
Hc Green No. 1 is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. 2-[[4-[bis(2-hydroxyethyl)amino]phenyl]amino]-5-[(2-hydroxyethyl)amino]cyclohexa-2,5-diene-1,4-dione
Is Hc Green No. 1 allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
No. Hc Green No. 1 is banned for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Annex II of Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Hc Green No. 1 do in cosmetic products?
Hc Green No. 1 is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: hair dyeing.
What is the CAS number of Hc Green No. 1?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Hc Green No. 1 is 52136-25-1.
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Source: EU CosIng database (European Commission). This page is derived from public-sector information published by the European Commission. · Last updated: 15/10/2010